Operation Santa; Happy Place; Menorah Lightings: SoCal Weekend
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Patch has rounded up fun, interesting and entertaining events throughout Southern California — from the southernmost tip of San Diego, through Orange and Riverside counties, to the beaches and valleys in Los Angeles.
Some are free. Some have a fee.
Whether you opt for an activity close to home, a mini day trip or a virtual event, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Dec. 12 to Sunday, Dec. 13.
Double-check with event organizers to confirm dates, times and locations in case activities were updated since posted on Patch. Please be mindful of social distancing guidelines while you do your part to slow the spread of the coronavirus. See the latest guidance from the CDC here.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY:
BLESSING The Holidays SANTA Drive-Thru: La Crescenta Woman's Club, La Crescenta
Christmas Bingo Fundraiser: Virtual
Christmas In Color: Raging Waters, San Dimas
Dodgers Holiday Festival: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
Downtown Drive-In and Night Market: Los Angeles
Drive-Up Chanukah Menorah Lighting: Chabad of WeHo West, West Hollywood
Echo Park Community Virtual Parade: Virtual
Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles @Home for the Holidays: Virtual
Handcrafting! Holiday Preserves: Virtual
"Happy Place: The Drive Thru": Westfield Century City Mall, Los Angeles
Hermosa Beach & Manhattan Beach Beach Cities Toy Drive: Hermosa Beach
Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru Experience: Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia
"It's a Wonderful Life": Virtual
"It's a Wonderful Life" Virtual Table Read and Gala: Virtual
JEM Chanukah Menorah Car Parade: JEM Community Center Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills
McKinley Children's Center Toys N' Joys Giveaway: Virtual
Neuromuscular Disease Foundation's Virtual Art Auction: Virtual
A Night Of Holiday Magic: Virtual
Northgate Market's Holiday Cooking Classes: Virtual
Skirball Hanukkah Celebration: Virtual
"Taylor Mac Holiday Sauce… Pandemic!": Virtual
The Wallis' Digital Sorting Room Sessions: Virtual
Torrance Antique Street Faire Holiday Show: Torrance
"Visions of Holiday Glamour" Art Display: Beverly Hills
WonderLAnd Drive-Thru Holiday Experience: Westfield Topanga, Woodland Hills
ORANGE COUNTY:
Ballet Etudes' "The Nutcracker: A Pandemic Tale": Virtual
Car Menorah Parade: Chabad Jewish Center of Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach
Chanukah Menorah Lighting on the Pier: San Clemente Pier, San Clemente
Chris Daniels Project Live at Cook's Pre-Holiday Show: Cook's Corner, Trabuco Canyon
Christmas Market: Old World Huntington Beach, Huntington Beach
Christmas Movie Night: Northwood High School, Irvine
Drive-Thru Breakfast with Santa: Marina Park, Seal Beach
Drive-Thru Chanukah Celebration: Laguna Niguel City Hall, Laguna Niguel
Drive-Thru Food and Toy Drive: Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, Mission Viejo
Huntington Harbour Boat Parade: Huntington Harbour, Huntington Beach
Laguna Beach Parents Club's Holiday Car Safari: Laguna Beach
Roger's Holiday Fresh Florals and Planted Arrangements with Shelley: Roger's Gardens, Newport Beach
"Stop, Wave and Go" at Santa's Village: City Hall, Mission Viejo
Triumph Over Adversity Festival: Virtual
Virtual Artist-in-Residence: Hilary Hahn: Virtual
Weekend Wonderland: Ocean Institute, Dana Point
RIVERSIDE COUNTY:
Car Menorah Parade: Temecula
Carrizo Canyon Interpretative Hike: Art Smith Trailhead, Palm Desert
Holiday Drive-In Movies: Temecula
Holiday Toy Donation Drive: City Hall, Palm Desert
Holiday Treasure Hunt: Riverside Plaza, Riverside
Operation Santa: Beaumont
Sip & Paint: Phearless Art Studio, Moreno Valley or Virtual
Sunday Funday Christmas Shop: Vail Headquarters, Temecula
SAN DIEGO COUNTY:
Behavioral Health Services' Virtual Community Listening Session: Virtual
Christmas With The Animals: Lions Tigers & Bears, Alpine
Del Mar Harvest Festival: Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar
Drive-In: Jeremy Piven Live: Cal State San Marcos, San Marcos
Drive-In: "Cocktail Hour: Songs of The Rat Pack": Cal State San Marcos, San Marcos
Gorillaz: Song Machine Live: Virtual
Holiday Giving Parade: Carmel Mountain Preschool, San Diego
Holiday Nights on the Bay: San Diego
Holidays In Your Car: Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar
Parade of Lights Cruises: San Diego
VCC Holiday Homes Tour: Virtual
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This article originally appeared on the Encinitas Patch
